Tag Archives: insulation

Spotlight on Action

Posted on May 17, 2017 by zalepka

ACTION… We took some ACTION and got involved in the NJSA golf committee… Thank you to Matt from GAR our gracious host at his facility in South Plainfield they specialize in servicing the aerial work platform needs of contractors, sub-contractors, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged architects, caulk, code compliance, Construction, curtain wall, drywall, electrical, fire, firestop, firestop contractor, FSC, general contractors, inspectors, insulation, jobsite, joints, life safety, masonry, mechanical, plumbing, sealant, Specified Technologies, spray, sprinkler, STI Firestop, subcontractors, submittals, through penetrations, trades, training, UL system | Leave a comment

Spotlight on membrane penetrations

Posted on December 2, 2016 by zalepka

A couple of weeks ago, I received the following email… “Please review the inspectors deficiency report and provide us an Engineering Judgment similar to what you sent me just for a 1″ insulated copper pipe, but it penetrates only one side … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged engineering judgements, gypsum, insulated pipe, insulation, membrane penetrations, noncombustible, penetrants, plastic pipe, steel duct, STI Firestop, UL, UL Systems, Underwriters Laboratories, W-L | Leave a comment

Spotlight on Perimeter Fire Barrier Protection

Posted on April 11, 2016 by zalepka

I was fortunate enough to receive additional training at STI HQ recently on perimeter fire barrier protection (a/k/a curtainwall firestopping) from Eric Lacroix, our Director of Strategic Accounts and resident Curtain Wall Specialist, a/k/a GURU! Eric hit on EVERYTHING that STI does well when it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anchor, backpan, curtain walls, curtainwall, fire barrier, glazing, insulation, mullions, panels, penetrations, perimeter, precast, safing slot, shadow box, spandrel, transoms | Leave a comment

Spotlight on pipe insulation

Posted on December 30, 2015 by zalepka

All insulation is NOT created equal… and neither are their firestop systems. Sharron Halpert, of HLS Consulting, has almost 15 years of experience in the construction industry. She has focused primarily on passive fire protection; dealing with firestop, proper design of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged engineers, firestop, GC, installers, insulation, pipe insulation, rated assembly, Sharron Halpert | Leave a comment